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Vol. 2 No. 17 | Richmond Suburban News | November 2, 2016

Heavy voter turnout expected

By Melody Kinser Managing Editor

H

ANOVER – “We are expecting the largest voter turnout this county has ever seen.”

That’s how Teresa “Teri” Smithson, general registrar and director of elections for Hanover County, views the Nov. 8 General Election. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

She said she and her staff came to that conclusion following the March Primary

Election. “We had 73,834 registered voters.

As of this morning (Oct. 27), we have 77,515 voters.”

As Hanover County voters prepare to head to the ballots Tuesday, Smithson also reminds them that they need to have their photo identification “out and ready when they arrive.” She also asked that they not forget their patience when going to the polls.”

“Our polls will be especially crowded between the hours of 6 and 9 a.m. and 5 and 7 p.m., as this is the only time available for many of our full-time working citizens and

students to cast their ballots. So for the citizens that have the benefit of a free schedule Nov.8, we encourage them to vote in the ‘offpeak’ times,” Smithson added. “This will not only decrease their waiting time, but also the waiting time of our folks going to or coming from work or school. “ She is always mindful of the dedicated Officers of Elections who help her staff with a very long day. “Remember, a smile, a kind remark and especially a thank you see VOTER, pg. 2

Economic development news on positive course

By Jim Ridolphi for The HanoverLocal

H

ANOVER — The news seems to get better with every update regarding economic development in Hanover County.

Last Wednesday evening, Edwin Gaskin, director of Economic Development, presented his 2016 annual report

EDWIN GASKIN Director of Economic Development

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Hanover County registered voters are expected to come out in large numbers Tuesday for the General Election.

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to the Hanover County Board of Supervisors. It reflects positive growth in almost all areas of a rapidly recovering county economy.

Gaskin said 1,600 new jobs were created during the past 12 months, and commercial building permits also were on the rise.

Through revised and tar-

ASHLAND – The Ashland Main Street Association will present its 14th annual Ashland Train Day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5.

Bill Gatewood, Train Day chair, said, “It promises to be the biggest and best Train Day yet.”

Some of the new features this year include: 10 Stops on our Train Day Scavenger Hunt.

Model Train Trailer outside of Cross Bros.

Grocery.

G Scale Model Big Trains in the Fire & Rescue Building.

Food Court at the Town Parking Lot — local

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· Diagnostic Hearing Evaluations · Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) Evaluations

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The Town of Ashland shows its love for trains every year with the Ashland Main Street Association’s Ashland Train Train. This year’s event will be held Saturday, Nov. 5.

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Education Expo set tomorrow at Patrick Henry High ASHLAND – Patrick Henry High School will be the scene tomorrow of an Education Expo presented

by Hanover County Public Schools.

The expo will begin at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, at Patrick Henry High, which is located at 12449 W. Patrick Henry Rd. in Ashland.

A free dinner will be served from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Introductory sessions will be held in the auditorium at 6 and 6:30 p.m.

This is the second year the school system has hosted the event to help students and their parents learn more about the educational opportunities at the high school level and plan for the future.

“While all are welcome, this will be especially helpful for current middle school and ninth grade students,” Chris R. Whitley, Hanover County Public Schools public information officer, said.

He said attendees will learn more about some of the most exciting and innovative educational programs

and pathways available.

Participants will have the opportunity to visit a variety of informational booths and attend breakout sessions, to include: The Specialty Center with a health sciences focus.

The Advance College Academy.

The Hanover Center for Trades and Technology.

The International Baccalaureate program.

CodeRVA (new for 2016).

For more information, students and parents are encouraged to contact their school counselor or Dr. Robert Staley at rstaley@hcps.us or 804-365-4562.

VOTER

(yes or no) Question 1 – Should Article 1 of the Constitution of Virginia be amended to prohibit any agreement or combination between an employer and a labor union or labor organization whereby (i) nonmembers of the union or organization are denied the right to work for the employer, (ii) membership to the union or organization is made a condition of employment or continuation of employment by such employer, or (iii) the union or organization acquires an employment monopoly in any such enterprise?

Question 2 – Shall the Constitution of Virginia be amended to allow the General Assembly to provide an option to the localities to exempt from taxation the real property of the surviving spouse of any law-enforcement officer, firefighter, search and rescue personnel, or emergency medical services personnel who was killed in the line of duty, where the surviving spouse occupies the real property as his or her principal place of residence and has not remarried?

As the General Election approaches, the chair of the two major political parties in Hanover County were contacted for comment.

Russ Wright, chair of the Hanover County Republican Party, said of the upcoming election: “Donald Trump has more interest from everyday Americans than any candidate I’ve ever seen. It’s clear that he cares not only about making America great again but also about strengthening the Republican Party so that it can be a guardian of America’s greatness.

“I believe the American people have been waiting for those things and are tired of the lies and corruption coming out of [Washington]

D.C., and other elected officials.

“We are going to see hard times as a country and things will be much better with Donald Trump at the helm.”

Hanover County Democratic Party chair Toni Radler said, “I hope and pray that on Tuesday, Nov. 8, voters will vote like our democracy depends on it, because I believe it does. This election is like no other we’ve ever seen. And I’ve seen many. The first presidential election I can remember was EisenhowerStevenson in 1952 ... Dad brought home ‘I like Ike’ buttons and gave them to my sister and me. Since then, each presidential election and campaign has had its own flavor ... but none like this one — none so scary and critical to the survival of our democracy.

“First let me unabashedly support the Democratic candidate, Hillary Clinton.

Hillary has devoted her life to public service, first as a defender of children and families in poverty; then as a civil rights worker; as an advocate for health care for children (the CHIP program); working for the people of New York as a state senator; and lastly for all of us as Secretary of State.

I admire her as a capable leader and as an inspiration to women.

Is she perfect? No, she’s not. But her life has been under a microscope for 40 years ... not sure how the rest of us would look if our every move and word was under a microscope for 40 years. Certainly, we wouldn’t look perfect either. On the other hand, her opponent hasn’t even released his tax returns ... no microscope there. Meanwhile, she has endured investigations after investigations that proved to be nothing more than politi-

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can brighten someone’s day. The Officers of Elections serving on Election Day are your neighbors and keep in mind that Elections could not be held if it wasn’t for these citizens and students serving to maintain the integrity of the elections.”

Smithson praised the assistance of the Officers of Election who volunteer in her office. “These devoted and dedicated patriots have logged 300 hours so far and will also serve the citizens on Election Day at the polls.

We are staffing the polls with 270 Officers of Elections.”

Helping as Election Pages will be 73 students from Atlee High School, 35 from Hanover High, 62 from Lee-Davis and 16 from Patrick Henry.

The ballot includes: President and Vice President (vote for one only) Democratic Party – Hillary Clinton, president, and Tim Kaine, vice president.

Republican Party – Donald J. Trump, president, and Michael R. Pence, vice president.

Libertarian Party – Gary Johnson, president, and Bill Weld, vice president.

Green Party – Jill Stein, president, and Ajamui Baraka, vice president.

Independent – Evan McMullin, president, and Nathan Johnson, vice president.

Member, House of Representatives, 1st District (vote for one only) M.D. “Matt” Rowe, Democrat.

Robert J. “Bob” Wittman, Republican.

Glenda Gail Parker, Independent.

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SHERIFF’S REPORTS | Crime, Accidents, Fire & Rescue

ID theft, ID to defraud, was reported in the 9600 block of Landcastle Drive, Ashland.

Simple assault was reported in the 10100 block of Lewistown Road, Ashland.

Identity theft with a financial loss of $200 was reported in the 14500 block of Cedar Creek Farm Lane, Montpelier.

Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substances was reported in the 17000 block of Connie Hall Road, Montpelier.

Grand larceny, $200 or more not from a person, was reported in the 7000 block of Mill Valley Road, Mechanicsville.

Grand larceny building was reported in the 7300 block of Rural Point Road, Mechanicsville.

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Grand larceny building was reported in the 9100 block

Petit larceny, $200 not from a person, was reported in the 7400 block of Tack Room Drive, Mechanicsville.

Identity fraud use of identifying information to defraud was reported in the 16000 block of Newfound Hills Lane, Montpelier.

Concealment, price altering merchandise, $200, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 3700 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Petit larceny of parts was reported in the 13600 block of Providence Trail Circle, Ashland.

Oaks Lane, Ashland.

Simple assault was reported in the 11500 block of North Lakeridge Parkway, Ashland.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 13000 block of Elmont Road, Ashland.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 7100 block of Ellerson Mill Circle, Mechanicsville.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 8500 block of Atlee Road, Mechanicsville.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 12000 block of Ashland Heights Road, Ashland.

Oct. 19

Destruction of property, monument valued at $1,000, was reported in the 8400 block of Cosby Lane, Mechanicsville.

Breaking and entering into a house to commit larceny and assault (conspiracy) was reported in the 12200 block of Melton Road, Ashland.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 13000 block of Elmont Road, Ashland.

Trespass after being forbidden to do so was reported in the 7000 block of Daffodil Road, Mechanicsville.

Concealment, altering price, $200, third offense, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 14000 block of Hickory

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 8300 block of Creekside Meadow Way, Mechanicsville.

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Credit card fraud, $200 in six months, was reported in the 7000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, subsequent offense, was reported in the 7100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/Wynbrook Lane, Mechanicsville.

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| News, Updates & Listings Wednesday, Nov. 2 The Hanover Humane Society and Marty’s at Rutland Crossing (Atlee Road and U.S. 301) will join for a fundraiser during breakfast, lunch and dinner. Marty’s will donate a portion of the tab to the Hanover Humane Society.

Customers need to mention Hanover Humane Society at the register. The Hanover Humane Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit entity located in Ashland. The Hanover Humane Society provides animal adoption, education, and prevention services for residents in Hanover County and the surrounding counties.

The Willow Creek Band returns to Hanover Tavern, performing Bluegrass, Americana, and Gospel music in the Free Heritage Music Series at 7 p.m.

For more information, visit www.hanovertavern.org.

Nov. 4, 11 and 18 The Doswell Volunteer Fire Company will sponsor an Annual Turkey Shoot Series, starting at 7 p.m., at Station 4 at 16243 Washington Hwy. in Doswell. According to the fire company, the community’s “continued support warrants our thanks. Our fundraisers always apply to training, equipment and the supplies needed so volunteers may continue to

serve our citizens and community.� Members also request that residents “consider asking about a volunteer role with Company 4.� The cost is $2.50 per shot, with the first round beginning at 7 p.m.

Prizes include an assortment of meats (sausage, bacon and turkey). Every fifth round will be a 50/50 money round. The Concession Stand will have a variety of food and drink available for purchase. For more information, call 804-8763880.

Saturday, Nov. 5 Green Top will present the ReeseStrong Cruise In to Drive Out Childhood Cancer,

a Tom Enroughty Event, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 10150 Lakeridge Pkwy. in Ashland.

The cruise in is open to all vehicles. Live music will be provided by Out of Time, a John Denver Tribute Band.

Food will be available and trophies will be awarded.

All donations will benefit the ReeseStrong Childhood Cancer Foundation. There is a $10 entry fee per vehicle.

Raffle prizes will be awarded all day. For more information, visit www.ReeseStrong.org.

The ReeseStrong Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to helping families stay strong in the battle against childhood cancer.

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HANOVER COUNTY PRECINCTS COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA

SAMPLE BALLOT County of Hanover

GENERAL AND SPECIAL ELECTIONS Tuesday, November 8, 2016 TO VOTE: 1. USE A BLACK BALL POINT PEN TO MARK THE BALLOT. 2. COMPLETELY FILL IN THE OVAL TO THE LEFT OF YOUR CHOICE LIKE THIS R. 3. TO VOTE FOR A PERSON NOT ON THE BALLOT FOR AN OFFICE, WRITE THE NAME ON THE LINE PROVIDED AND COMPLETELY FILL IN THE OVAL TO THE LEFT OF THAT NAME.

President and Vice President (Vote for only one)

Member House of Representatives 1st District (Vote for only one)

Democratic Party Electors for Hillary Clinton, President Tim Kaine, Vice President

M.D. "Matt" Rowe - D

101 — Ashland — Ashland Library 104 — Sliding Hill — Chickahominy Fire Station 105 — Berkley — Ashland Fire Station #1 106 — Kersey Creek — Kersey Creek Elementary School 107 — Chickahominy — Chickahominy Middle School 201 — Beaverdam — Beaverdam Elementary School 202 — Blunts — Doswell Ruritan Club 203 — Wilmington Parish — Patrick Henry High School 206 — Courthouse — County Administration Building 208 — Oak Knoll — Oak Knoll Middle School 209 —West Hanover — Hanover Parks & Rec/Montpelier 210 — Oak Hill — Patrick Henry High School 301 — Clay — Washington Henry Elementary School 303 — Shady Grove — Northside Baptist Church 304 — Atlee — Atlee High School 305 — Cool Spring — Pearsons Corner Elementary 401 — Battlefield — Battlefield Elementary School 403 — Cold Harbor — Cold Harbor Elementary School 404 — Black Creek — Fellowship Center of Black Creek (old fire house)

405 — Pebble Creek — East Hanover Rescue Squad 502 — Rural Point — Rural Point Elementary School 503 — Newman — Pole Green Elementary School 504 — Studley — Salem Presbyterian Church 505 — Totopotomoy — Eastern Hanover Fire Station 506 — Georgetown — Hanover High School 507 — Laurel Meadow — Laurel Meadow Elementary 601 — Village — Mechanicsville Elementary School 602 — Lee Davis — Lee-Davis High School 603 — Mechanicsville — Mechanicsville Christian 604 — Hanover Grove — Mechanicsville Library 701 — Farrington — Abner Baptist Church 702 — Montpelier — Montpelier Center 703 — Rockville — Rockville Library 704 — Elmont — Elmont Elementary School 705 — South Anna — South Anna Elementary School County wide 801 — Central Absentee — Wickham Building 0110 — Town of Ashland — Ashland Town Hall

Robert J. "Rob" Wittman - R Republican Party Electors for Donald J. Trump, President Michael R. Pence, Vice President

Glenda Gail Parker - I

Proposed Constitutional Amendments Question 1

Write-In

Should Article I of the Constitution of Virginia be amended to prohibit any agreement or combination between an employer and a labor union or labor organization whereby (i) nonmembers of the union or organization are denied the right to work for the employer, (ii) membership to the union or organization is made a condition of employment or continuation of employment by such employer, or (iii) the union or organization acquires an employment monopoly in any such enterprise?

Libertarian Party Electors for Gary Johnson, President Bill Weld, Vice President Green Party Electors for Jill Stein, President Ajamu Baraka, Vice President Independent Electors for Evan McMullin, President Nathan Johnson, Vice President

Yes No

Write-In

Question 2

Authorized by Electoral Board of the County of Hanover P.O. Box 419 Hanover, VA 23069

VOTE BOTH SIDES OF THE BALLOT

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The authority statement printed above must be removed and replaced with the appropriate authority statement for the candidate, committee, individual or group using this ballot for their own purposes. The authority statement used for this ballot must comply with the requirements of either federal or state law, as appropriate. For state requirements, see §24.2-956.1 of the Code of Virginia. For federal requirements, call the Federal Election Commission, 1-800-424-9530.

Shall the Constitution of Virginia be amended to allow the General Assembly to provide an option to the localities to exempt from taxation the real property of the surviving spouse of any law-enforcement officer, firefighter, search and rescue personnel, or emergency medical services personnel who was killed in the line of duty, where the surviving spouse occupies the real property as his or her principal place of residence and has not remarried?

Yes No

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OBITUARIES | Death Notices & Funerals

JAMES BROWN James Clarence “Jim” Brown, of Ashland, died on October 27, 2016, after two-and-ahalf years of illness, is now in Heaven rejoicing with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, along with other family and friends who put their faith in Jesus Christ.

He was born in Versailles, Ohio, on October 19, 1940, BROWN to Alvin Eddy Brown and Mildred Lucille Beisner Brown. By the grace of God, he was born again on March 19, 1972. He is survived by his sweetheart, Anne Howard Cole Brown, to whom he was married for 50 blessed years. He also is survived by his daughter, Susan Powers Brown Anderson of Charlottesville and husband, Edwin Borum “Ted” Anderson Jr.; grandchildren, Ethan Cole Anderson, Jesse Wrenn Anderson, and Savannah Powers Anderson; son, Matthew August Brown of Wilmington, North Carolina, and wife, Christine Vaught Brown; two sisters in Versailles, Janet Lucille Brown Banks and husband, Fred, and Nancy Lee Brown Taylor and husband, Joe; and sister-in-law, Linda Oelke Brown. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Robert William Brown, of Appleton, Wisconsin; and one sister, Betty Louise Brown Meyer and

husband, Gene, of Versailles. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother. He graduated from Versailles High School and the University of Cincinnati with a B.S. in chemical engineering. He attended the University of Virginia for a year-and-a-half of graduate study in chemical engineering, where he met his wife, who was in summer school. His work career included five years with DuPont in Richmond, seven years with Texaco Research in Richmond and Port Arthur, Texas, and ended with 25 years with Reynolds Metals in Richmond, the last 30 years of his career as an Environmental Engineer, specializing in water pollution control. He was a Professional Engineer for 30 years and retired in 2002. Jim was a faithful member of West End Assembly of God Church in Richmond for 38 years (since 1978) and served as a Small Group Bible Study Leader, Sunday School teacher and helper, Vacation Bible School worker and a member of several short-term mission projects.

Besides family and church activities, he was interested in spectator sports, gardening, birds and walking in the woods. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Sunday, October 30, 2016, at the Nelsen Funeral Home, Reid Chapel, at 412 South Washington Highway in Ashland.

The burial was at Woodland Cemetery at 11310 Hanover Avenue in Ashland. Memorial contributions may be made to the Missions Dept., West End Assembly of God, 401 Parham Rd., Richmond, VA 23229.

SUSAN M. BRUCKNER Susan M. Bruckner, age 57, died of medical complications on Saturday, October 22, 2016.

Susan is survived by her daughter, Amanda L. Wright; her son, William Rymier; her brothers, Anthony and Steven Bruckner; her grandchildren, Ayana Wallace and Justin Wright; and her great-grandchildren, Adrianna and Aniyah Wallace. Miss Bruckner was born July 3, 1959, in Rockville, Connecticut, to her parents, Audrey Jefferson-Wright and Tadeusz Bruckner, and went to school at Tantasqua Regional High School in Sturbridge, Massachusetts. She settled in Ashland in 1996, worked at Walmart and more recently at Food Lion. She was deeply involved in her church, friendly, caring and loving with everyone she met. A memorial service was held Sunday, October 30, 2016, at Family Life Church at 206 South Washington Street in Ashland. Flowers and donations can be sent to Family Life Church, 804-767-0104.

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GLADYS ALVIS Gladys Edwards Alvis, 87, passed away peacefully while surrounded by family in her Montpelier home on October 27, 2016. She was preceded in death by Emmett Mason Alvis, her loving husband of 50 years, and son-in-law, Jack Lipscomb. A devoted mother, she is survived by three daughters, Eunice Lipscomb of St. Simons Island, Georgia, Linda Stephens (Bob) of Glen Allen and Betty Brannan (Paige) of Bumpass.

She was a lifelong member of Shiloh United Methodist Church in Montpelier. The manner in which she lived out her faith can perhaps best be described in two words, humble servant. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Monday, October 31, 2016, at Shiloh United Methodist Church at 17420 Shiloh Church Road in Montpelier.

Interment followed at the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Shiloh UMC, 17420 Shiloh Church Road, Montpelier, VA 23192 or to The West Hanover Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 276, Montpelier, VA 23192. The Nelsen Funeral Home, Reid Chapel, at 412 South Washington Highway in Ashland was in charge of arrangements.

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OPINION

LETTERS

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It’s your right and privilege: Get out and vote

By Melody Kinser Managing Editor his time next week it will all be over — and here’s one voter who is ready for the results so we can move on with uniting for the greater good, as in the future of our country.

Whether or not we agree on any candidate is not the issue here. What cannot be stated enough is the importance of going to the polls and voting your conscience. It’s not always about party affiliation. It’s about who you consider the best candidate for the office.

We’ve heard countless promises in this election cycle, so it will be interesting to see how many come to fruition.

You can’t just wave a magic wand and jobs are

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created and the economy is improved.

We have to come together as one and put aside the nasty, ugly and sometimes violent behavior that we witnessed prior to the General Election of November 2016.

This election has been a nightmare scenario on so many levels. But we must move past that.

Our country is divided, which only increases our vulnerability around the globe.

The only position I will emphasize is that the wealthy should pay their fair share of taxes. Those who may live payday to payday do so.

When Jay Rockefeller was still serving in the United States Senate, he went on record as saying he was more than ready to pay more taxes because of his financial status. He challenged his colleagues to support such action. Despite his noble efforts, the wealthy still don’t pay up as they should.

So let’s look at the two candidates for president: Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump. Clinton seems to face a daily barrage of questions — and leaked emails — about her time as Secretary of State. Trump has been knocked down like Bill Cosby with multiple accusations of inappropriate behavior with women.

Benghazi. Not paying taxes for nearly 20 years.

The scandals continue to plague both candidates.

Some say it’s a situation of voting for the lesser of two evils. Whoever your preference may be, the bottom line is you need to go to the polls. Every vote really does count.

We do not endorse candidates for election, but we strongly encourage all registered voters to make the effort on Tuesday to cast their ballots.

Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Conservative talk radio adds different perspective to election

By Roslyn Ryan Richmond Suburban News To any of you who have recently found yourselves up just a little too late, staring at a Facebook page, wishing that a meteor would hit the author of some election-related post you vehemently disagree with -- I feel your pain. I’ve been there.

And yet I’ve also tried, during this most corrosive and disheartening of campaign seasons, to figure out just how we got here. So, in a sincere effort to reach across the ideological aisle, I recently decided to immerse myself in the one medium that would

offer immediate, unfettered access to people who were likely to view this election somewhat differently than I do.

I decided, dear readers, to start listening to conservative talk radio.

Over the course of several weeks, I listened as often as I could, usually when I was in the car and could do so without much interruption.

I’m happy to report that, by the end of the experiment, I had been both entertained and also moved to at least examine my own positions more closely. Also, as if by magic, I was able to have more thoughtful conversations with people of ideological

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stripes far different than mine. And while I couldn’t help but notice that talk radio hosts seem to become more and more “unshackled” — that’s the word we’re going with these days, right?— the later the hour, I also developed an honest-to-God appreciation for their passion and conviction. I even got used to the yelling.

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Argument against the high-speed rail As a lifelong Ashland resident, I’ve kept my ear to the ground for news about the high-speed rail. On principle, I think the proposal is poor. I’m glad to hear that many members of our community share that opinion.

Those in opposition should do everything within their rights to fight it. If the proposed high-speed rail is built, it will disrespect some of Hanover County’s cultural and historical value, and many private landowners will be forced to sell property to make way for the track. This is deeply troubling.

To put these facts into the context of American history is to discern a trend of disrespect for private property and freedom in our world today.

I am writing to express my discontent with this trend, and to discuss its political and cultural ramifications.

I’ve heard the arguments articulated by the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation.

I think we can all agree that they are well publicized and well researched.

According to the DRPT’s Purpose and Need Statement (which can be found under the Resources tab of dc2rvarail. com), the purpose of the proposed high-speed rail is to accommodate population and economic growth; ease congestion on the roads and in the airports; and promote air quality, safety, and energy efficiency.

Essentially, they work to do the most good for the most people. Their argument is predicated on our behavior. They understand the patterns of our consumption, and can thus predict future needs based in statistical evidence. This is not illogical; the cart must follow the horse.

Unfortunately, the DRPT’s arguments up to this point have made much more sense than our rebuttals. It is time for us to adopt a more principled argument against the rail. Until we do, the DRPT wins every time.

I think we haven’t clearly discerned the ideological conversation behind the see LETTERS pg. 8

BEVERLY BURKHOLDER

at the Hopeful Baptist Church, with the Rev. Leroy Davis officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Her family would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to the staff at Elizabeth House.

Visit www.lacyfh.com for online guestbook.

Beverly Orr Burkholder, 99, of Montpelier, passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2016. She was the youngest of seven children of the late James and Nell Orr; the widow of Edgar Burkholder; and also was BURKHOLDER preceded in death by a son, Kermit Wayne Burkholder. Her life’s love was at the side of her beloved husband, Rev. Edgar Burkholder for over 70 years in the ministry. She was a loving mom, grandmother and great-grandmother. She is survived by her daughter, Jewel Cooke (Curtis); three grandchildren, Kendall Gammon (Tasha Miller), Jennifer Burkholder and Dyan Bonney (Gene); four great-grandchildren, Daisy Gammon, Jack Gammon, Joseph Bonney and Jacob Bonney; and a daughter-inlaw, Sandra Burkholder. A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, October 26, 2016,

Lucetta “Sis” Celia (Rhoades) Minton, 88, of Ashland, went to be with our Lord on October 26, 2016. Sis was born on February 7, 1928, in Perry County, Pennsylvania. Sis is survived by two children, Anthony W. Minton (Wendy) and Sandra Y. Durham (Rob); sister, Ruth Miller of Shippensburg, Pennsylvania; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Sis was preceded in death by her husband, William Jefferson Minton Sr. (Bill); eight siblings; three children, William J. Minton Jr., Kathleen M. Wells and Robert L. Minton. She was a loving mother who enjoyed having family around her and was a devoted wife for 59 years. Sis also was a longtime member of Winn’s Baptist Church. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m.

Sunday, October 30, 2016, at the Nelsen Funeral Home, Reid Chapel, at 412 South Washington

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ECONOMIC Continued from pg. 1

geted land use policies, the county also has increased the number of sites for future commercial development.

Landowners were allowed to rezone land to make it more commercially appealing while deferring increased payments until the land is acutely sold for development.

Companies are often attracted to tracts of land already zoned for commercial or industrial use.

And those industrial uses form a key element of the county’s economic development strategy.

While other regional partners in the metro area are running out of available properties for large development, Gaskin said Hanover is at the beginning of its cycle of attracting those projects.

Gaskin said the private/public funded Dominion Resource Center is another positive indicator showing upward trends in the county’s economic picture. The incubator relocated to Ashland last year, and is attract-

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ing innovative and eco-friendly businesses that are forming in and around the center.

“All of these companies are in the bio-sciences, some slanted toward medical and others slanted towards environmental issues.

They are all doing very innovative things,” Gaskin said.

The center is hosting its third generation of companies, some of them growing by leaps and bounds and spurring other businesses.

“From those companies, at least two privately funded and managed step-up spaces have been formed, so we’re really seeing an entrepreneurial ecosystem form in Hanover,” Gaskin said.

The project provides space for start-up technology and manufacturing companies and supplies clients with a cooperative and supportive environment.

Gaskin said the county’s economic reach goes well beyond regional boundaries, with numerous international doing business in Hanover.

He offered several examples, including Anton Paar located off Lakeridge Parkway. The company recently opened a 30,000-

square-foot expansion.

“They’ve been here for decades. They are servicing an entire North American clientele off of Lakeridge Parkway, so the reach out of Hanover County is truly international,” Gaskin said.

Job growth was the strongest in manufacturing and the health care fields. “We keep seeing the numbers go up in these categories.”

Gaskin also pointed out the importance of good communication between his department and local businesses, and more than 200 business interviews were conducted last year.

The department also sponsors business walks to meet local owners and gather feedback and information on the local economy.

Gaskin said an overhauled website also provides a vital tool for perspective clients who are looking to do business in Hanover. Tourism remains an integral part of Hanover’s plan to attract visitors. Gaskin said there is room to expand those opportunities, both in the county and the region.

“There are a lot of ways we

Highway in Ashland. Interment was in Signal Hill Memorial Park in Hanover.

BRANTLEY ONEK Brantley Daniel Onel, of Rockville, 8-weekold son of Ashlee Onek, was called home suddenly to be with the Lord on October 26, 2016.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his maternal grandparents, Cynthia and Richard Pearce; uncle, Cory Onek; maternal great-grandfather, Frank Bishop and Nancy McAlexander; and maternal great-grandparents, Julia and Bob White. A memorial service was held at 11 a.m.

Saturday, October 29, 2016, at the West Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home at 11020 West Broad Street. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children, 1712 Bellevue Avenue, Richmond, VA 23227.

JUDITH ROSS Judith Nuckols Ross, 75, of Rockville, departed this life on Saturday, October 29, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Audrey Nuckols, and brother, Judson Nuckols. She is survived by her husband, Robert can grow this industry,” Gaskin said.

Angela Kelly-Wiecek, vice chair of the board of supervisors and Chickahominy District representative, asked how the county should respond to a shortage of Class A office space in the county.

Gaskin said the office park philosophy is “a dying breed,” and said there are other options available.

Hanover and other localities have explored options like business condominiums to provide office space for new or expanding companies.

Gaskin said he anticipates availability of those type properties will increase as distribution, residential and manufacturing opportunities continue to expand.

South Anna representative Wayne Hazzard said the good news regarding the county’s industrial base is encouraging.

“I think our industrial base has been one of the best blessings that we could possibly have. It has served us well,” Hazzard said.

“I think we have a good mix, but

Melvin Ross; children, Howard Jeffrey Ross (Kim) and Julie Ross Bowman (Benny); five grandchildren, Nichole Ross Sinas (Nick), Lee Ross, Jessica Bowman, Rachel Bowman and Bethany Bowman; and ROSS great-granddaughter, Clara Sinas. Judy was a music educator with Hanover County for 23 years and also a piano instructor in her studio, Piano Pathway. Judy was a faithful member of Berea Baptist Church where she was the pianist for many years. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. today (Wednesday, November 2, 2016) at Berea Baptist Church at 15475 Ashland Road in Rockville.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, November 3, 2016, at the church. Interment is private. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Judith Ross Music Scholarship Fund c/o Virginia Baptist Foundation, 2828 Emerywood Parkway Henrico, Va. 23294, (please specify in memo section of check) or go to www.vbfinc. org/scholarships.

the key is our industrial base.”

Gaskin agreed. “It’s a real differentiator … the fact that we make stuff here and have a long proud history of doing so is an increasingly rare thing.”

Proof of the impact of that manufacturing can be found

from the largest and most complex of products, to the smallest and simplest.

“Fifty percent of the Hershey Kiss wrappers in the U.S. are made right here in Hanover County,” Kelly-Wiecek pointed out.

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rail proposal.

For the last year, I have listened to us scramble to defend ourselves against something we don’t exactly understand.

Meanwhile, I’ve watched the rail proposal grow in inevitability. This suggests that our ignorance has not been a helpful defense against the DRPT’s argument. Beyond that, I think we have long forsaken the values that could have prevented this railway from being a practical solution in our growing world.

First of all, I’m disappointed that we are making such hopeless judgments about the character of our government officials. Even some of our most articulate neighbors are stooping to mindless rhetoric about the “Washington power brokers.”

It’s easy to attack the character of those with whom we disagree. Doing so is an attempt to justify our opinion, but this sort of talk always disregards truth.

Instead, we should try hope.

We could use language that challenges our opponents without belittling them. As Wendell Berry suggests, we could “denounce the government and embrace the flag,” and “hope to live in that free republic for which it stands.”

I hope that our government is filled with people who want to do good work. Perhaps only a few are competent, but a great many more are thoughtful, loving people. That’s why I can’t blame them for articulating their argument in favor of the high speed rail.

But if the DRPT’s argument makes sense, why don’t we agree with it? Even though their argument is logical in that it presents evidence leading to a clear conclusion, the argument’s premises are corrupt. They are too narrow: They deal only in the present and the future, not the past.

America used to stand for values that the proposed rail stands against. Among these values are freedom, reverence

for private property, and respect for cultural and historical resources.

The argument for the rail cannot be reconciled with these values; to stand for them is to stand against the rail.

The trouble is that these values are hard to live by, especially today. Most of us have forsaken them for ready-made values bought and sold in the moral equivalent of big box stores all over the country. This is the second and most dubious force behind the rail proposal, and we are its authors. Our only hope is to readopt principles centered in the value of freedom.

The freedom I’m speaking of is the one beloved by political philosophers like John Lock and Lord Acton. It is the liberty Patrick Henry referred to in his famous exclamation.

To use F.A. Hayek’s words, it is the “freedom from the arbitrary power of other men.”

The freedom at stake is our freedom from coercion by unprincipled power, whether that power is exercised by our

fellow citizens or our government. In America today, both are to blame.

Both the people and government have forgotten their principles of freedom, and have left individual liberty, personal property, and cultural and historical values vulnerable to destruction.

Right now we stand at the threshold of a massive infrastructure expansion in the form of a high-speed rail, and, surely I tell you, we brought it here on a red carpet. It is the logical result of our dependence on the national economy.

We have bloated the national economy into an arbitrary, coercive power, and are now seeing that power exercised by the DRPT. Our ignorance of cause and effect is the biggest threat to freedom in Hanover County today.

The vast majority of products we consume are imported – even most of the food we eat. Most of us, especially young people, have never known any different.

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To some degree, interstate commerce is a perfectly normal and healthy institution. Most small communities cannot satisfy all the needs and wants of their residents, so they import what they cannot produce. This is possible only by the development of infrastructure.

We can only ship or commute inasmuch as our roads and rails are developed.

But incrementally we have lost respect for the costs of importing goods. We love that we can consume imported bananas all year long, or buy imported automobiles and clothing at competitive prices, but we balk at the thought of making sacrifices to develop the infrastructure that makes consuming these goods possible.

This is a massive departure from reason. We want to eat our cake and have it too.

We can’t depend on imported goods without expecting to develop and maintain the infrastructure that transports them.

Economic dependence is a sort of voluntary despotism. We have chosen to participate in the process limiting our freedom and destroying values. I’m ashamed of our ignorant choices in the marketplace.

We are caught in a trap of deciding which cultural resource we would like to disrespect: a historic downtown or the surrounding fields and forests; all because we overexerted our pretentious economic ability to import goods and commute to work. It breaks my heart that we refuse to see cause and effect, and then attack the character of those in power working to accommodate us.

We need to reduce our dependence on the national economy. Only this can curb its power over us.

If we reduce our consumption of imported products, we reduce the need to expand the freight system.

If we live in the communities in which we work, we reduce the value of commuter rail.

You have heard it said, “Where your treasure is, your heart will be also.”

If we want to protect Hanover County, we had better start by valuing it, and this is best done by participating in its local economy.

A community is valued when its people produce goods that are sold and consumed there. We have forgotten that this is the moral basis for shopping local.

What is happening here is not unique. According to the Weldon Cooper Center, Virginia’s population is expected to grow 37 percent in the next 30 years. Our world is groaning with growth.

If we don’t change our behavior, you can bet more expansions in infrastructure will be necessary. Our government can only try and be sensible, even in the face of unreasonable behavior.

It may be too late to prevent high-speed rail in Hanover County, and that is fundamentally our fault and our loss. We asked for it, but we didn’t know it. When we refuse to see cause and effect, we allow the world to change in ways we don’t understand and are hopeless to fight.

Our only hope is to learn to behave in a way that prevents future restrictions of freedom, destruction of cultural and historical value, and disrespect for personal property.

On principle, I am against the proposed rail because I love freedom. I love my ability to consume that which I and my neighbors produce, to work in a small town and live on my personal property.

When we produce and consume local commodities, we take responsibility for our actions, our places, and our property.

Responsibility is the only hope for love. Our country has known this before. I have a holy vision of returning to this truth.

As T.S. Eliot suggests, “the see LETTERS, pg. 12

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Women’s volleyball: Roanoke at Randolph-Macon 7:00 p.m.

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Tomato Bowl: Lee-Davis at Patrick Henry 7:00 p.m.

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Patriots get blanked by Highland Springs

By Arthur Utley For the Times-Dispatch HIGHLAND SPRINGS – There was a time when the only way the Highland Springs and Patrick Henry football teams could meet on the field was in the Central Region playoffs.

The Patriots won their last two playoff meetings in 2001 and 2002.

A year ago, they played each other in the regular season after Patrick Henry became a member of the Capital District. The Springers won and captured the 5A state championship.

This year’s regular-season meeting took place Friday night at Highland Springs. The Springers, ranked No. 2 in the latest Times-Dispatch Top 10, rolled the ninth-ranked Patriots 49-0.

Both teams are bound for this year’s 5A playoffs — Highland Springs (8-1) in the South and Patrick Henry (72) in the North — because of their VHSL power ratings. The Springers close the regular season against Varina, and Patrick Henry squares off against LeeDavis next week.

The Springers have won seven consecutive games after losing to Meadowbrook in the second week of the season.

They didn’t give the visiting Patriots any kind of opening Friday night.

Six Springers scored seven

Runners finish 4th, 5th in meet

By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor

Kenny Moore for The Local

Patrick Henry’s Za’Qari Tillman (14) sweeps down the right sideline to get past a couple of Highland Springs defenders.

touchdowns. Chris Thaxton got two receiving TDs from QB Juwan Carter in the first quarter. Seven Springers ran the ball, and seven Springers caught passes.

Highland Springs’ defense recovered three fumbles, including Rell Coley’s 69-yard TD dash after he stripped the ball from Za’Qari Tillman, and Billy Kemp intercepted a pass.

The Patriots attempted only three passes in the game and produced just 96 yards rushing.

Kemp also scored a rushing touchdown, as did Willie Harkless, and the Springers’ final score came on a pass from freshman Robert Jones III to sophomore receiver Jai’veon Smalls.

“We started extremely fast and ended just as fast,” said

Highland Springs coach Loren Johnson. “With him (Carter) playing quarterback, I like a lot of stuff. I ride him harder than anybody. I jumped him right before half, but he responds.

Our play as a team is what I like a lot. How we function, how we sometimes bicker as a team, how we love each other as a team. This group is unique, and I appreciate that from them.”

Carter, a senior who sports the second-best passer rating in the region, has come a long way since recovering from the injury he suffered during the loss to Meadowbrook. He threw for 138 yards, two TDs and an interception against the Patriots and added a rushing touchdown in the third quarter. see PATRIOTS, pg. 10

EARLYSVILLE – Atlee came in second to Albemarle in both the boys and girls races in the Conference 16 cross country championships at Panorama Farms Tuesday.

Patrick Henry came in fourth in the girls race and fifth in the boys race.

The Raiders’ boys were led by Kameron Helmlinger and Connor Moses, who came in second and third, respectively with times of 16:47 and 16:49. Their teammate, Conor Helmick, finished 10th in 17:36.

Albemarle’s Zach Mackenzie won the individual title with a time of 16:44. Patrick Henry’s highest finisher was Noah see RUNNERS, pg. 10

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PH field hockey makes history with regional win

By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor ASHLAND – It is safe to say Patrick Henry’s field hockey team has had a historic season.

The Patriots, Conference 16 runner-up to Albemarle, had never won a game at the regional level. Monday night, they changed that.

Patrick Henry hosted Wakefield in a Region 5A North first-round game.

Despite repeated attacks by Warriors, the Patriots successfully defended a one-goal lead en route to a 1-0 victory.

They went on to play Briar Woods at Broad Run in Ashburn Tuesday in a Region 5A North semifinal. The game occurred after this edition went to press.

“It was a hard-fought battle on both ends,” said Patrick Henry head coach Abbie Rossman. “I really felt that we could have put a few more [goals] on the books – I think we should have, we had our

opportunities.”

The Patriots allowed the Warriors to control the tempo off and on throughout the game.

“We sat back a little bit and let Wakefield determine our pace,” Rossman said. “Wakefield was definitely there to step into balls that we weren’t attacking.

We were playing timid and a little nervous, probably.”

The primary reason for the jitters was that no one on the team now had ever participated I a regional.

“It’s a new experience for these girls. They were playing … on their heels a little bit not knowing what to expect,” Rossman said. “We came from six and eight last year. A lot of our juniors this year – with the exception of Olivia Trent, I think – really didn’t get a lot of time. … Winning for this team is new. So, yeah, being in uncharted territory here, I think everybody is just a little out of sorts.”

When the girls let the butDave Lawrence/The Local

Patrick Henry midfielder Caroline Quigley (right) harasses Wakefield’s Lucy Greenfield (left) in the Patriots’ 1-0 win Monday.

HS — Thaxton 9 pass from Carter (Notley kick) Continued from pg. 9 HS — Harkless 15 run (Ellis kick) HS — Coley 69 fumble return (Notley kick) Carter liked the way he HS — Kemp 20 run (Notley kick) played except for the pick that HS — Carter 15 run (Ellis kick) HS — Smalls 15 pass from Jones came on the next play after (Notley kick)

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teammate Michael Greene recovered a PH fumble.

“That’s the only play I got on myself about. After I got on myself about it, my team picked me up, and we just rolled the rest of the game together,” said Carter. The victory “wasn’t easy, but it wasn’t hard. We came prepared mentally.”

Arthur Utley can be reached at sports@mechlocal.com.

49 yards, Tyler 4-12, Hart 3-14, Guerrero 5-9, Carter 2-16, Tillman 3-2, Roth 1-8. HS: McKeiver 12-84, Carter 5-49, Kemp 5-48, Harkless 4-35, Johnson 2-21, Avent 1-3, Coley 1-1.

PASSING PH: Tyler 0 completions 3 attempts 0 yards 1 interceptions. HS: Carter 8-10-138-1, Jones 3-3-36-0.

RECEIVING HS: Thaxton 4 receptions 58 yards, Winstead 2-44, Avent 1-24, Smalls 1-15, Carey 1-14, Reavis 1-12, HS — Thaxton 16 pass from Carter Anderson 1-7.

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While the Patriots played timid at times, their defense, anchored by goalkeeper Taqiyah Chernesky with nine saves, held firm.

“They never gave up.

They were never outplayed,” Rossman said of the Patriots.

“We had our down moments

… but, overall, we played our game.”

The game’s only score came with 23:16 left in the first half when Patrick Henry midfielder Aiden Rossman scored off an assist from defender Trent.

Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlo-

cal.com.

Joyce led the Patriots with a 15th-place finish in 22:10.

Continued from pg. 9 Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechloCampbell, who came in eighth cal.com. in 17:26.

Conference 16 Laney Owen finished third (5K at Panorama Farms) for Atlee in the girls race with Boys a time of 20:25. Albemarle’s Team scores: Albemarle 27, Atlee Ryann Helmers won the indi- 44, Patrick Henry-Roanoke 100, Orange County 104, Patrick Henry vidual title in 18:30.

Patrick Henry’s Caroline 126, Halifax County 150.

Top 10 runners: 1. Zach Mackenzie (ALB) 16:44, 2.

Kameron Helmlinger (ATL) 16:47, 3. Connor Moses (ATL) 16:49, 4.

Sean McGovern (ALB) 16:51, 5.

Ndayizeye Bonere (PHR) 17:05, 6. Mark Pellissier (ALB) 17:12, 7.

Harris Naseh (ALB) 17:24, 8. Noah Campbell (PHA) 17:26, 9. Josh Ford (ALB) 17:27, 10. Conor Helmick (ATL) 17:36.

Atlee 65, Patrick Henry-Roanoke 71, Patrick Henry-Ashland 98, Orange County 105, Halifax County 178.

Top 10 runners: 1. Ryann Helmers (ALB) 18:30, 2. Caroline Marquis (OC) 20:03, 3. Laney Owen (ATL) 20:25, 4. Natalie Li (ALB) 20:26, 5. Madelyn Zarzyski (ALB) 20:27, 6. Emma Weaver (ALB) 20:27, 7. Reyna Vazquez-Miller (PHR) 20:32, 8. Beth Shifflett (ALB) 20:43, 9. Olivia Offerman (PHR) 21:17, 10.

Kenzie Lloyd (ALB) 21:21.

terflies go, they did well, however.

“When we could string together our passes and our good ball movement, we were successful and got down in our circle,” Rossman said. “We have RUSHING to string together a few more PH: McCowan 16 carries of those.”

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Girls Team scores: Albemarle 24,

Wakefield P. Henry

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PH: Rossman Assists: Trent (PH) Saves: Kelly (W) 10, Chernesky (PH) 9

In-Person, absentee voting open Nov. 5 HANOVER -- The Voter Registration and Elections Office will have special Saturday hours – 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. -- on Nov. 5 for InPerson Absentee voting.

Saturday, Nov. 5, will be the last day you can vote inperson absentee.

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sions in your editorials. We all need to be reminded that there is a God. Diane Petree Mechanicsville

It’s wonderful to see your question and comments in print about prayer, patriotism and discipline in school. I’m glad you were right out there with it.

Don’t get me started on the damage done to America by those who have abolished any reference to God in schools. Unfortunately, America does not seem to make that connection.

I would not want a teacher administering corporal punishment to my child. I experienced that in school and it can sometimes be abused.

Thanks, Melody, for making your Christian life known on various occa-

Yes, I do believe God needs to come back into the schools, as well as the Pledge of Allegiance to America.

All this politically correct stuff is getting too far out of hand. This country needs to go back to the basics.

And, yes, parents need to do more discipline at home.

In school they need to teach between child abuse and not child abuse for discipline reasons.

God bless America.

David Terry Mechanicsville

with, and suppress reporters and the press. He says he’s the only one who can fix what’s wrong with our country. That is the classic definition of a dictator.

Worse yet, Trump praises the ruthless Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, audaciously and unpatriotically saying he’s better than our own president and he even invited Putin to illegally hack more emails (an invitation Putin seems to have accepted). These are unAmerican stands, and yet the Republican candidate for president proudly proclaims them every chance he gets. Please remember this guy Trump supports and admires so much, this former head of the KGB, is responsible for the invasion of Ukraine,

the downing of a civilian plane resulting in the loss of life of every man, woman and child on board, the killing of reporters and his opponents, and the recreation of the Cold War. “We could talk about Trump’s disrespect for war hero John McCain. We could talk about him making fun of a disabled reporter. We could refer to his behavior and language toward women or his admission of sexual assault on the ‘Entertainment Hollywood’ video. We could talk about how he invites violence against those he disagrees with and panders to white nationalists, how he led the phony birther movement against President Obama to try to discredit him.

These are all disgraceful, should disqualify anyone seeking the highest office in the land.

“But I am more concerned about the threat he poses to the structure of our nation. Right now, he’s talking about our ‘rigged’ voting system. Our election system is not rigged. It’s fair and square. I have seen our county registrar in action; I have witnessed Republicans and Democrats working together through her office to make sure our elections are as accurate as humanly possible; I have worked with the poll workers who stand outside tirelessly making sure the system is working and helping answer voters’ questions. Losing faith in our election

process undermines the underpinnings of our democracy. If Americans lose faith in the process, then we stop supporting the process ... we stop supporting our democracy. This is what’s so scary about Donald Trump. It’s the division, the destruction and mistrust he sows.

“On Nov. 8, we have to decide what’s best for us and what’s best for the big U.S. I believe it’s Hillary Clinton and Tim Kaine, and Matt Rowe for Congress. Please don’t let anything stop you from going to the polls. And remember, vote like our democracy depends on it, because it does. Really, this time, it does.”

them for our posterity.

LETTERS

Taylor Adams Ashland

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way forward is the way back.” We could rebuild a land in which we care for our neighbors, not just vaguely, but as close members of our economy and livelihood. We could rebuild a valuable place with our love and our work.

The blessings of liberty are in our hands. It is our responsibility to love them while we live, and to preserve

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witch hunts. Fact checkers and the public have judged Trump to be the least honest of the two. “”Trump is so divisive and destructive that he leaves us no room to consider anyone else for president other than Hillary Clinton. Unfortunately, Trump destroyed the true, viable Republican candidates months ago. So now, we are forced to talk about the dangers of a Trump presidency rather than the positives about the candidate we support.

“Trump is a man who wants to jail his opponent, oust judges he disagrees

TRAIN Continued from pg. 1

food vendors.

Partnering with Ashland Street Parties to host a beer and wine garden.

Train Mural inspired by Art McKinney can be seen in the town parking lot.

Reminded that there Is a God

Cinder & Tender will have a photo booth on the CSX Stage.

In addition to the new events listed, returning attractions are: kiddie train rides, moon bounce, railroad storytellers, antique vehicles, and encore screenings of the Ashland documentary, “A Railroad Runs Through It.” Joining Gatewood in leadership roles on Train Day are: Tom

Wulf, executive director, and Jen Chambers, promotion chair, of the Ashland Main Street Association.

Thanks to the sponsors, Ashland Train Day is provided free of charge to the public.

For more information on Train Day, or to learn about sponsorship and vendor opportunities, visit the website at www.

MainStreetAshland.org.

God needs to return to schools

ELECTION Continued from pg. 6

sentences: Be afraid. Be very afraid.

Over and over again, I noted a focus on stoking fears and penchant for forecasting mayhem.

Call me crazy, but I’m skeptical when someone is

being paid handsomely to scare me. If a man is deadset on convincing me it’s going to rain, I like to know he isn’t an umbrella salesman.

Once this election is over, no matter who wins, my hope is that we will all find a way to slowly climb out of our respective foxholes and examine our preconceived

notions about one another.

Because sooner or later, if we don’t learn to work together, we are simply going to repeat this brutal cycle every election season.

And the only real winner is going to be the guy selling umbrellas.

Roslyn Ryan is editor of The Goochland Gazette.

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